When the early Church celebrated the Eucharist, it certainly considered itself to be doing more than preaching and singing.

This exploration traces the origins of the Christian Eucharist, showing how it evolved not from a single event like the Last Supper but from broader Greco-Roman banquet traditions. Early Christian ...

Priests arrayed themselves in rows and the crowds stood and knelt, sang and prayed for one last communion with Francis. They ...

Pope Francis' final journey concludes with a solemn and emotional ceremony. Watch the powerful moment as Holy Communion is ...

Priests and other celebrants distribute the Holy Communion – the bread and wine, representing the body and blood of Christ – ...

Francis, who took his name after Saint Francis of Assisi, was known for his outreach to the poor and those in poverty and that will be reflected in his minimalist burial at Saint Mary Major. He is the ...

Waste and pollution watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition said several pilgrimage sites were litter-free during Holy Week. In a statement on Saturday, EcoWaste said that their monitoring activities showed ...

JERUSALEM (AP) — On the Saturday before Easter, thousands of Christians gather in the cavernous Church of the Holy Sepulcher for a centuries-old ceremony known as the Holy Fire. Enjoy unlimited ...

As we finish journeying through Holy Week, a time of deep reflection and spiritual significance, art provides a profound way to connect with the sacred moments of this holy season. In this special ...

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This is the day that we as a church celebrate the institution of both the priesthood and the Holy Eucharist, said Father Nigel Barrett, spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Bombay. "On this day ...

On Holy Week, the most sacred time of year for Christians, a documentary drama about Mother Veronica is being made available to stream for free on Tubi and other platforms. Strange Destiny ...